South Street is in Litlington, Royston and in South Cambridgeshire district. SG8 0QS is located in the Bassingbourn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Litlington, Royston, SG8 0QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG8 0QT, SG8 0RD, SG8 0QR, SG8 0RA, SG8 0RG, SG8 0RB, SG8 0QQ, SG8 0RQ, SG8 0RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG8 0QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG8 0QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 23.4% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 63.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 56.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.9% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 17.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 10.5% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 42% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 96.1% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 95.4% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Bassingbourn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bassingbourn and the 104th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Farm House South Street, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2017-12-21 | £639,455 |
SG8 0QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn Primary School Brook Road , Bassingbourn SG8 5NP | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School 7 Hay Street , Steeple Morden SG8 0PD | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy Pound Green , Guilden Morden SG8 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way Academy Burns Road , SG8 5EQ | 1out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tannery Drift School Tannery Drift , SG8 5DE | 3out of 4 | 4,719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn Village College South End , Bassingbourn SG8 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Catering | New Cambridge House, New Cambridge House Bassingbourn Road | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Litlington Recreation Centre SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 53 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.